What if we had a crystal ball?

What if we had a crystal ball?

What if we had a crystal ball? This time of year, many companies are working on their forecast for 2026 and beyond. If we only had a crystal ball to know what is coming in the form of supply chain disruptions, natural disasters, economic changes, regulatory changes,...
Blind Spots Hide in Many Places

Blind Spots Hide in Many Places

Blind Spots Hide in Many Places Disruptions in the supply chain have always happened, they are messier now with greater impacts. While disruptions are unavoidable, being blind-sided by them is not. According to a recent article in Food Logistics, 83% of supply chain...
Negating risks with “What if” scenarios

Negating risks with “What if” scenarios

Negating risks with “What if” scenarios Supply Chain disruptions in 2024 ranged from natural disasters to a cargo ship destroying a major bridge, blocking one of the largest eastern US ports. Spring of 2025 has already brought its share with tornadoes, flooding and...
Don’t Wait – Act now!

Don’t Wait – Act now!

Don’t Wait – Act now! As the world watches and countries begin talking to the US about tariffs, now is the time to act. Many companies are developing strategies to prepare for whatever the future holds. These strategies include: Stockpiling Inventory Diversifying...
Are You Losing Money?

Are You Losing Money?

Are You Losing Money? AI is a big topic right now, and many businesses are trying to figure out if, when, and how they should use it. One common way AI is being used today is for predictive analytics. However, implementing AI isn’t cheap and it requires expensive data...